The following overview was provided: Sisonke District Municipality comprised five municipalities in the district, namely Ubuhlebezwe, Ingwe, greater Kokstad, uMzimkhulu and kwaSani. The area is 70% rural, 20% urban and 10% farming and informal settlements, which placed challenges on its development. The majority of the houses were of poor quality and some were collapsing. The municipality's intention was not only to provide low-cost houses, but middle-income housing was also critical to accommodate middle-income earners who do not necessarily reside within Ixopo, but who resided and worked within the entire jurisdiction of the Sisonke District Municipality.